Wesley College to close boarding hostels over student safety concerns

Monday 20 October 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Mon 20 Oct 2025, 5:03pm

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Wesley College in Paerata will close its boarding hostels at the end of term four due to ongoing concerns regarding student safety and hostel culture. The decision follows previous allegations of abuse at the school. The Trust Board chairperson stated that student wellbeing is the highest priority.

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1. StuffMon 20 Oct 2025, 11:57am

   ‘Ongoing concerns’: Auckland school to close boarding hostels due to student safety (opens in new tab)

2. RNZMon 20 Oct 2025, 12:37pm

   Wesley College to close its hostels due to ongoing concerns around student safety (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesMon 20 Oct 2025, 3:50pm

   Wesley College closing hostels over safety concerns (opens in new tab)

4. 1NewsMon 20 Oct 2025, 5:03pm

   Wesley College to close hostels due to safety concerns for students (opens in new tab)